Dimaggio, Anthony R.,

Rising fascism in America : it can happen here / Anthony R. DiMaggio. - NEW YOK: ROUTLEDGE, 2022. - pages cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: A fascist movement in America? -- The enablers--"liberal" democratic institutions and neofascistic politics -- The Trojan horse--"conservative" media and the mainstreaming of neofascistic politics -- The bridge--how Donald Trump normalized neofascistic politics -- The base--Trumpism as a neofascistic political movement -- The resistance--antifascism in U.S. social movements.

"DiMaggio explores how rising fascism has infiltrated US politics, spotlighting the development of rightwing polarization of the media, Trump's political ascendance, and the prominence of extremist activists. This book offers tactics to combat fascism, exploring social movements such as Antifa and Black Lives Matter in mobilizing the public"--

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Fascism--United States
Right-wing extremists--United States.
Anti-fascist movements--United States.
Neoliberalism--United States.

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